The federal government is imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as well as aluminum and steel from China in an effort to protect domestic manufacturing.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Halifax today that Canada will impose a 100-per-cent tariff on electric vehicles, along with 25 per cent tariffs on aluminum and steel.

Chinese brands are not a major player in Canada’s EV market right now but imports from China have exploded in the last year as Tesla switched from U.S. factories for its Canadian sales to its manufacturing plant in Shanghai.

Trudeau announced in Halifax today that Canada will impose a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, along with 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel.{ai:summary}<p>The Canadian government will implement a 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel. This decision was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Halifax, aiming to safeguard domestic manufacturing.</p><p>Chinese electric vehicle brands currently hold a minor share in Canada; however, imports have surged since Tesla transitioned its Canadian sales to its Shanghai plant. #economy</p>

Canada to hit China with tariffs on electric vehicles, aluminum, steel

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